Checking The Depth Of Field (Preview); Setting The Preview Method - Pentax K-3 Operating Manual

Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)

Turn the main switch to U to use the
preview function.
There are two preview methods.
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For checking the depth of field with the
Optical Preview
viewfinder. (Default setting)
For checking the composition, exposure
and focus on the monitor. (The maximum
Digital Preview display time: 60 seconds)
You can magnify the image or save the
preview image.

Setting the Preview Method

1
Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu and
press D.
The [Button Customization] screen appears.
2
Select [Preview Dial] and press D.
The [Preview Dial] screen appears.
3
Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview] and
press E.
4
Press F three times.
The camera returns to standby mode.
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t Memo
• Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to
[Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval
Shooting] or [Interval Composite], or when ASTROTRACER
is activated.
• The display settings and camera operation during Digital
Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the A4 menu.
(p.20)
• The preview function can also be assigned to P. (p.71)
You can easily switch between Optical Preview and Digital
Preview after assigning different kinds of preview methods to
the two controls, U of the main switch and P.
A4